We know that Lifetime tables and chairs get used for A LOT of different reasons. And, one of the most popular uses for our tables is for a craft table. It's easy to see why. They are stain resistant and easy to clean - so no need to worry about spilled paint, dripping hot glue guns, or bleeding stamps. They are lightweight and a easy to transport to craft/scrapbooking parties. Plus, they also come in a variety of sizes and even adjustable height styles to fit any craft space.
If you follow our blog regularly, you know we LOVE giveaways! So, in honor of National Scrapbooking Day which is this Saturday, May 5, we've teamed up with the Creating Keepsakes magazine blog team to celebrate one of the most popular uses of our tables and give scrapbookers the ultimate National Scrapbo... More

This giveaway has ended. The countdown to summer vacation has begun. For kids, that means weeks of carefree fun is just around the corner. But for parents, it means panic is setting in wondering how to keep them entertained for three months!
Our suggestion? Enter to win the Lifetime Geo Dome Climber giveaway and the Lifetime Swing Set giveaway and you'll have a yard full of fun to last all summer long.
That's right, this month we are giving away a Lifetime Geo Dome Climber with real rock climbing grips to one lucky random winner! This is a product our fans have been begging us to giveaway and for good reason - kids LOVE it! This is sure to give your little explorers hours of exercise, fun, and adventure. Just be forewarned, you may end up with a lot of extra neighbor kids in your ya... More

This past Sunday afternoon I was able to skip out of church a little early to do a radio interview with our friends at 96.5 FM in Florida. Ken and Jared, father and son, do a weekly home improvement show called "In the House" where they invite “experts” in various categories to come talk about products to improve your home. As part of this interview, they are giving away a Lifetime 7'x7' Storage Shed model 60042.
This was the third show of this type that I have done since I’ve been here at Lifetime. I keep a tally of the number of times I say “um” or “like” or some other filler word. This time I only counted six which was a big improvement. I have to admit it is fun talking about something I am so passionate about. I am very content working out in the garden, and with the great weath... More

Earth Day is the time to reflect on that popular mantra: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Lifetime composters are an ideal way to put this popular mantra into practice. So just in time for your Earth Day celebration, we are offering $20 off the regular price of any Lifetime Composter in the Lifetime Online Store. With a Lifetime Composter, you can reduce your yard clippings and vegetable waste from kitchen scraps by recycling those ingredients into a rich, nutritious fertilizer that you can reuse in your gardens. Making your own compost is the perfect way to cut back on landfill waste while directly giving back to the environment.
Responsible stewardship of our environment is what Earth Day is all about. This international holiday was started back on April 22, 1970, and concerned citizens around the... More

It's about that time. Time to start planning your garden and planting in your Lifetime Raised Garden Beds. Here in Utah the weather has been unseasonably warm. I am still being careful, however, and not planting too early... a surprise snow storm in June is not that unheard of here.
Have you heard about the new Plant Hardiness map from the FDA? The 2012 Plant Hardiness Zone Map has a few surprises for our nation’s gardeners. Due to the warming trend in our climate lately, northerners may be able to successfully grow plants they weren't able to grow before.
So exactly what is the Plant Hardiness Zone Map? If you’ve ever bought a packet of seeds, you’ve seen it. It's the little multi-colored map on the back of your vegetable or flower packet. Different colored zones on that map inform you of what num... More

As I promised in previous posts, it’s time to unleash a brand-spanking-new sit-on-top kayak! This season we’ve introduced our Lifetime Tamarack 120 and the Lifetime Tamarack 120 Angler and I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!
The Lifetime Tamarack 120 comes in a beautiful vibrant red with tons of added features like shock cords, carry handles, storage deck and a sealed hatch! This kayak also features our new folding seat back! It folds up when you’re using it to give your back the support it needs and then, at the end of the day, it completely folds down for transport. What more could you ask for? But wait, there’s more! We’ve specially designed this kayak to be fast, track well and be extremely stable, so no matter where your paddle adventure leads... More

Here's the deal. We're always telling you how tough our products are. Sometimes we use fancy industry lingo like "double-wall high density polyethylene panels" or "exceeds BIFMA standards". I'll be the first to admit, that can get more than a little boring -- even for me. It's much more interesting and believable to hear real customer experiences.
Know what? We get tired of doing all the talking so we love hearing your stories about our products. In fact, even we've been amazed with some of the recent "tough" stories our customers have shared with us.Just this week, Michelle and Wayne T. of Granby, MA shared some fantastic photos of their Lifetime 65-Gallon Composter that survived a bear attack! Yes, I said BEAR. Yikes!
"My wife and I recently pur... More

This Spring, turn the kids loose on the new Lifetime Double Slide playset. Order now from our online store and we'll give you $400 off the regular price! For our new playset model this season, we have combined two of our systems into one super-sized deluxe system. This playset has enough activities to keep a whole yard full of kids happily entertained in the spring sunshine for hours.
Like all Lifetime playsets, our new system is constructed with a heavy-duty steel frame. No warping, splitting, or splintering like wooden playsets. The entire system is made of weather-protected materials to resist rusting and discoloration so it will look as good as new throughout many years of backyard fun.
For this awesome deluxe playset, our engineers have made improvements on all of the old favorite activities, m... More

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Lifetime's CFO Named a Utah CFO of the Year
We have great news! Mark Whiting, chief financial officer of Lifetime Products Inc, was named a CFO of the Year in the June issue of Utah Business Magazine (read all about it).Whiting was recognized for his 22-year contribution in building a recession-proof company, and a company that has become an international player in the sporting goods and outdoor products industry.
The first time youmeet Mark Whiting, youare surprised by his genuine warmth.He laughs often, listens attentively, andusually refers to himself as a bean-counter. When asked about being nominated for the Utah Business CFO of the Year Award, he bursts into laughter (I experienced that one myself).Though hewould not say he deserves this award, the growing numbers speak for themselves
Last year, Lifetime:
Experienced an annual revenue higher than any record...

Will It Tip? Testing the Stability of a Lifetime Manta Kayak
In my last blog post, I showed you how a tandem Lifetime Manta Kayak compares in size to other kayaks. Today, I want to show you a little about the stability of this kayak. Last month my family tested the Manta Kayak for several days on Lake Erie. When I say family, I mean everyoneme, my husband, my kids, my nieces, my brother, my uncles, and my mom and dad. As you can see in the photos, we paddled the Manta in pretty much every weight combination and seating combination possible. The Lifetime Manta Kayak has a 500lb weight capacity and we tested it to its limits. We paddled it with one person, two people, three people and even four people! And, guess what? It didn't tip!The Lifetime Manta Kayak,orYellow Bananaas we now call it,is unbelievably stable. Even when one person would get on or off the kayak with others still sittin...

Lifetime Deck Box Discount Just in Time For Winter Storage
Saturday, September 22, is officially the first day of autumn! Time to start gathering up those toys scattered around the backyard or floating in the pool. If you've been buying lots of fun stuff all summer long and now you're wondering where you're going to store it all, Lifetime has a product you'll be interested in. It goes by the name of Deck Box, Storage Box, or Horizontal Shed. But whatever you call it, we're sure you're going to call it The Perfect Solution to your storage woes. Lifetime deck boxes come in 80 gallon and 130 gallon sizes, and for a limited time we're offering a 20%discountin the Lifetime Store Online on the size of your choice.
These deck boxes are constructed from high-density, double-walled polyethylene plastic so they're durable, low maintenance, and much lighter than wooden or metal storage boxes o...

Black Friday!!!
What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving? My wife’s favorite part is going shopping! I find more satisfaction in staying home, eating too much, and watching football, but, to each their own. I went one year with my wife and after I got beat by a bunch of spry and motivated ladies while trying to get some sheets, I decided to retire from Black Fridaying (is that even a word?).
My goal is to help you know where you can find our products. With so many different retailers carrying our products, I wanted to help you wade through the mess.
If you’re looking for a new basketball hoop, Sports Authority,
The Kids’ Table is Now the Cool Table
I can’t even tell you how excited I am about our new Kid’s Furniture! This is a project that the whole company has rallied around – even employees can’t wait to get their hands on these!
The Lifetime Children’s Square Folding Table and Stacking Chairs are hitting Costco stores this week! They are absolutely perfect for homes, daycares, parties, etc. and would be great as your kids’ Thanksgiving Table this year.
The table comes in our traditional almond color, and the cute stack chairs are available in blue, green, and almond. The great thing about our tables...

Love my Pumpkin Carving Table!
Halloween is such a fun time of year! Who doesn’t love costumes, face paint, spooky decorations – and my personal favorite – pumpkin carving?!
So last night, my husband and I set out on our pumpkin carving adventure. My husband not only carves pumpkins, but he is amazing at shaving in faces, and doing all sorts of cool stuff. Over the years, he has helped me get more and more into it as well.
Since I knew this was going to get pretty messy, I didn’t really want to use my wooden kitchen table, so I decided to pull out my trusty 4-Foot Fold-In-Half Lifetime Table. We live in a smaller apartment, so this is the perfect table for us. It is super easy to store and ...

Black Friday!!!
What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving? My wife’s favorite part is going shopping! I find more satisfaction in staying home, eating too much, and watching football, but, to each their own. I went one year with my wife and after I got beat by a bunch of spry and motivated ladies while trying to get some sheets, I decided to retire from Black Fridaying (is that even a word?).
My goal is to help you know where you can find our products. With so many different retailers carrying our products, I wanted to help you wade through the mess.
If you’re looking for a new basketball hoop, Sports Authority,
Children’s Furniture Giveaway Winner!!!
Wow! Can you believe that Thanksgiving is only one week away!? It seems like it has come super fast!
Thank you for all of the responses! We had over a hundred!!! Here are a here are a few of my favorite:
“These are so adorable! Thank you for thinking outside the box and producing a child's chair that is useful, fun, and practical!” – Shara H.
“We love the durability of our other Lifetime products and love that there is now an option for a kids table and chairs that will stand up to the messes and rough housing of our three little kids. The chairs look cool and super comfortable too!” –Melarie W.
“So COOL!” – Clint P.
“I am in love with the new kid's table and chairs! I especially love the blue and green. I've been look...

The Kids’ Table is Now the Cool Table
I can’t even tell you how excited I am about our new Kid’s Furniture! This is a project that the whole company has rallied around – even employees can’t wait to get their hands on these!
The Lifetime Children’s Square Folding Table and Stacking Chairs are hitting Costco stores this week! They are absolutely perfect for homes, daycares, parties, etc. and would be great as your kids’ Thanksgiving Table this year.
The table comes in our traditional almond color, and the cute stack chairs are available in blue, green, and almond. The great thing about our tables and chairs is that they clean up super easily. They can handle food spills, finger paints, and craft paints, coloring, etc. Another thing I love about these products is they are unique! At Lifetime, we are inventors, ...